Tourism Marketing District enforcement gaps
Summary
Big lodging operators and some online platforms aren't remitting the TMD assessment that funds county tourism promotion. The adopted amendments add penalties, interest, and a formal collection policy so the district's contractor can chase delinquent payers.
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Penalties and interest on delinquent TMD assessments will now be enforceable; collection costs come out of penalties, not district funds.
Compliant lodging businesses — especially small operators — no longer subsidize those who don't pay.
Non-paying lodging operators face fines and interest for the first time.
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